tonle post archive

a love note for our queer, non-binary, and trans community members (2023)
Last week, I visited Colorado Springs for a conference. Although I live in Colorado and enjoy visiting many parts of the state, I usually avoid going to CO springs because of its strong roots of fundamental evangelicalism that are evident everywhere you turn, and honestly, it terrifies me. But I made an exception to attend a sustainability conference and visit with old friends. At said conference, the owner of the establishment stood up and loudly said to the crowd, among whom many are visibly queer people, “...we have bathrooms for... Read more...
Meet our Partners (2023)
We work with some inspiring and talented partners, would you like to meet them? ZUAHAZA:   ‘Zuahaza’ comes from the Muisca language of the people who lived in the Cundiboyacense mountain region of Colombia, meaning “my sister.”  As a social enterprise, Zuahaza strives to cultivate and embody collective sisterhood between women in Colombia. They are a passionate group of artisans and designers who craft home textiles in their creative lab in Bogota and at artisan partners’ production studios across Colombia. This inspiring team of women come from diverse cultural backgrounds... Read more...
our top 5 faves! gift ideas, clothing, jewelry, and home goods (2022)
Looking for a last minute gift for a loved one that's made with kindness and joy? We've collected our favorite items in several product categories made by the tonlé team and friends.  top 5 gift idea favorites 1. zero waste face cleansing wipes Looking for a gift for the eco-conscious makeup wearer in your life? These zero-waste reusable face cloths are a fantastic find!  2. global mamas recycled glass ornament We just adore the many styles and forms of these recycled glass ornaments. From animals, extinct and not, to rainbows and messages... Read more...
Welcome to our newest partner - Zig Zag! (2023)
We're so excited to welcome a new partner to our site - Zig Zag! Zig Zag is a woman-owned business based in Santa Cruz, California that was founded was founded in 1998 in the beautiful Santa Cruz mountains in Northern California. Zig Zag is committed to honesty and fairness while providing unique, quality items to customers. They work with family businesses, small workshops, and women’s collectives in Nepal, India, and the northern and eastern regions of Thailand. They promote sustainable production processes in reciprocity with the artisans and their communities.... Read more...
Big Moves for Year of the Tiger (2023)
Lunar New Year is a time of celebration and new beginnings. Earlier this month we ushered in Year of the Water Tiger with a big move for our team in Phnom Penh as we began the transition into our new space at Factory Phnom Penh. For those who visited our existing workshop over the past few years, you may remember the lovely garden and outdoor spaces we took advantage of for natural dyeing, printmaking and enjoying lunch together as a team. Although these are still attractive elements of that location,... Read more...